Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

Join Us August 21 for Exciting Career Opportunities

Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.

08.21.24 – 1pm-4pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia

Connect with Top Employers at the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

Join Us August 21 for Exciting Career Opportunities

Don’t miss this chance to meet with leading employers from various industries. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect and grow.

08.21.24 – 1pm-4pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia

Highlights from Previous Hiring Events

Pre-Register for the Event

Join Us at the Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event

We encourage all job seekers to pre-register for the Columbia Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring event to streamline your entry and maximize your opportunities. Click here to pre-register.

Employers interested in participating can register by contacting Nichelle at Nichelle.Pool@dhewd.mo.gov. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a diverse range of employers from various industries!

Featured Employers:

Woodhaven

MU Health Care

IMKO Workforce Solutions

Boone County Sheriff’s Office

Job Finders

SOS Temporary Staffing

Boone County 911 Dispatcher

Compass Health Network

University of Missouri

City of Columbia

SOS Temporary Staffing

Explore Job Seeker Services

At the Central Workforce Development Region, we are committed to strengthening communities through workforce development efforts. Explore the vast array of job seeker services we offer across 19 counties in mid-Missouri. From job preparation to securing employment, our services are designed to help you succeed. Click the button below to learn more about the opportunities available to you!

About the Columbia Job Center

The Columbia Job Center offers a variety of services to the public, including job search assistance, resume building, training services, and more. 

Tune into the podcast

The Workforce Link Podcast with Sundi Jo Graham

The Workforce Link Podcast offers forward thinking conversations for the workforce, linking employers and job seekers to a brighter tomorrow. 

Hosted by Sundi Jo Graham from the Central Workforce Development Board, The Workforce Link covers job searching, resume and interview tips, leadership, personal development, and features interviews with industry leaders from the private and public sectors.

Central Region News

Walk-In-Wednesdays Brings 57 Job Seekers and 9 Employers Together in Columbia for April Hiring Event

The Columbia Job Center hosted its April Walk-In-Wednesdays hiring event, connecting 57 job seekers with 9 local employers for on-the-spot interviews and real hiring conversations in Columbia, Missouri.

Veteran and Spouse Hiring Fair Connects 42 Job Seekers with Missouri Employers

The Columbia Job Center and Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital hosted a Veteran and Spouse Hiring Fair on April 21, 2026, connecting 42 job seekers — including 32 veterans — with regional employers in Columbia, Missouri.

Pulaski County Maintains Work Ready Community Status

Pulaski County Clerk Dave Ernst accepted the award on behalf of the county, presented by COPIC Executive Director Trish Rogers, recognizing maintained Certified Work Ready Community status for Program Year 2025.

Episode 81: Why Your Emotions Are Blocking Your Job Search Success

Your resume might not be the problem. In Episode 81 of The Workforce Link Podcast, we break down how anxiety and self-doubt quietly sabotage your job search and what you can do about it.

Missouri Workforce Update: February 2026 Jobs Data Shows Shifts Across Industries

Missouri lost 8,600 jobs in February 2026, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 3.9 percent, reflecting shifts across key industries.

Lebanon Job Center Supports Student Interviews at Lebanon High School

Lebanon Job Center staff worked with 45 Lebanon High School seniors on April 9 and 10, providing mock interviews and real-world guidance to help students prepare for employment and future career opportunities.

Walk-In-Wednesdays Hiring Event Returns April 15 in Columbia

The Columbia Job Center will host Walk-In-Wednesdays on April 15, bringing 13 employers and job seekers together for on-the-spot interviews and local hiring opportunities.

Students Explore Career and Volunteer Opportunities at Wonderland Camp

Youth participants recently joined Paula Pogue of the Central Workforce Development Region for a guided tour and information session at Wonderland Camp near Rocky Mount, Missouri — one of mid-Missouri’s most unique nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities for more than 50 years.

How a WIOA Youth Program Helped One Missourian Launch a Law Enforcement Career

Austin Harris was working at Walmart and ready for something more. With support from Central Missouri workforce staff and funding through WIOA, he completed law enforcement training at the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Academy — and found a career he loves.

Walk-In-Wednesdays Launch Strong in Columbia with 63 Job Seekers and 13 Employers

The Columbia Job Center kicked off Walk-In-Wednesdays with 63 job seekers and 13 employers, showing strong demand for in-person hiring events.

Contact Us

1107 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401

(573) 426-6030

sundijo@cwdregion.com

In accordance with 29 CFR 38.9 (g)(3), Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals will receive language assistance in all communications of vital information.

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Central Workforce Development Board, Inc. and COPIC are equal-opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri Relay Services at 711. If needed, call M. Korin Ell at 573-426-6030 ext. 2 for assistance in the translation and understanding of the information in the document(s) you have received. Si necesita asistencia para traducir y entender la información contenida en el documento(s) que recibió, llame al M. Korin Ell 573-426-6030 ext 2. 

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